Former Premier League footballers are set to feature in a charity match for Cambridge United fan Simon Dobbin.

Ex-soccer stars such as Darren Anderton, Nigel Winterburn, Chris Waddle, Kieron Dyer, Luke Chadwick and Titus Bramble play against former Cambridge United players at the match at the Unwin Ground in Ely on May 14.

‘Dobbo’, 44, from Mildenhall, was left brain damaged and unable to talk or walk after a brutal attack following a Cambridge United away match at Southend in 2015.

Nicole Dobbin, Simon’s wife, who is a full-time carer for her husband, told the News: “I’m really looking forward to it. We’ve been to Cambridge United twice now.

The first time we went back they announced him on the pitch and he really enjoyed it. The second time we watched the match, which Simon still thought was for him.

"But now it will be for him. It really lifts his spirits and it’ll be a good day.”